Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• ◆ Suspension strut tensioner V.A.G 1752

• ◆ Shock absorber set T10001

Notes:

• ◆ Assignment of spring to vehicle => Vehicle data sticker, Page 00-2
• ◆ Same version must always be fitted on left and right.
• ◆ If different versions are fitted in vehicle, springs/shock absorbers must be replaced in pairs.

Removing

• ● Suspension strut removed

• ‒ → Apply tensioner V.A.G 1752/1 with spring holder insert V.A.G 1752/4 to coil spring.
• ‒ Make sure coil spring is correctly positioned in adapter V.A.G 1752/4 -arrow-.

• ‒ → Pre-tension coil spring with tensioner -V.A.G 1752/1- until upper spring plate is free.
• ‒ Unscrew hexagon nut from piston rod.
• ‒ Detach components of suspension strut and coil spring with tensioner V.A.G 1752/1.

•     1 -    Ratchet handle (commercially available)
•     2 -    T 10001/8
•     3 -    T 10001/11
•     4 -    T 10001/5
•     5 -    V.A.G 1752/1 Spring tensioner
•     6 -    V.A.G 1752/4 Holder

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

• ‒ → Position coil spring with tensioner V.A.G 1752/1 on spring seat.
• ‒ End of spring winding must make contact with stop -arrow-

    1)    Replace nut